Episode 1: Casabianca
Elizabeth Bishop introduces herself, telling us about her childhood, education, and early career.

Elizabeth Bishop: Brigitte Baden-Rennie
Narrator: Laure Meloy
Incidental music: Laure Meloy, soprano and Christopher Gould, pianist

Script by Laure Meloy and Brigitte Baden-Rennie
Produced by Femme Lunatique Productions

Objects & Apparitions: the art of being Elizabeth Bishop - Episode 1 - Casabianca

Elizabeth finds love again, but encounters a few obstacles...

Portrayed by Gráinne Gillis

Objects & Apparitions: the art of being Elizabeth Bishop - Episode 4 - Objects & Apparitions

Bishop travels to Brazil, and meets Lota de Macedo Soares, subsequently embarking on a volatile 15-year relationship. 
Elizabeth Bishop portrayed by Laure Meloy.

Objects & Apparitions: the art of being Elizabeth Bishop - Episode 2 - The Shampoo

Elizabeth faces a crisis. Portrayed by Brigitte Baden Rennie, Laure Meloy, Grainne Gillis, and Gweneth Ann Rand

Objects & Apparitions: the art of being Elizabeth Bishop - Episode 3 - I am in Need of Music

Late in life, Bishop meets, loses, and regains love. And writes her one and only villanelle.

Elizabeth Bishop portrayed by Gweneth Ann Rand
Narration by Laure Meloy
Script and original concept by Brigitte Baden-Rennie and Laure Meloy
Original settings of Elizabeth Bishop poetry by Paula M. Kimper
Incidental music from the CD 'One Art' by Laure Meloy & Christopher Gould

Objects & Apparitions: the art of being Elizabeth Bishop - Episode 5 - One Art

A radio play about poet Elizabeth Bishop, with original art song by Paula M. Kimper

Objects & Apparitions

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